W.N.B.A.

W.N.B.A.; Comets Are Seeded Second in Playoffs

Published: August 11, 2000

The Houston Comets, the only champions the Women's National Basketball Association has had, are in an unfamiliar position heading into the playoffs. They are seeded second.

The Los Angeles Sparks, who swept the three-time defending champions during the regular season, have the top spot as the playoffs begin tonight.

Los Angeles (28-4) will face the Phoenix Mercury (20-12) in the best-of-three opening round of the Western Conference playoffs. Tomorrow Houston (27-5) will begin its series with the Sacramento Monarchs (21-11).

In the East, the Orlando Miracle (16-16) will play host to the Cleveland Rockers (17-15) today, and the Liberty (20-12) will travel to Washington to play the Mystics (14-18) tomorrow.